Senior Engineer – Transmission & Driveline Development & Validation

Stellantis; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis is looking for a highly motivated Senior Engineer in Auburn, Alabama, to focus on Transmission & Driveline Development & Validation. The selected candidate will design, develop, test, and validate automatic transmission and driveline systems, ensuring outstanding vehicle performance and durability.

The ideal candidate possesses at least 5 years of engineering experience, holds a Bachelor's Degree in an engineering field, and excels in communication and project management. This role requires a collaborative spirit and a commitment to high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience in Automatic Transmission/Driveline/Gear Reducer.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and validation activities for systems.
• Support test cell setup and execution of validation programs.
• Analyze test data and generate actionable validation reports.

Skills

Powertrain engineering

Transmission development

Collaboration

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Engineer – Transmission & Driveline Development & Validation to join our engineering team. This role is responsible for the design, development, testing, and validation of automatic transmission, driveline, and gear reducer systems. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in powertrain engineering and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment focused on delivering high-quality vehicle performance and durability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development and validation activities for transmission, driveline, and gear reducer systems
• Design and develop components aligned to performance, durability, and functional requirements
• Plan and execute validation testing, including test plans, bill of materials (BOM), and test schedules
• Support test cell setup, instrumentation, debugging, and execution of validation programs
• Perform root cause analysis of test issues, failures, and stoppages; drive corrective actions
• Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, software, calibration, thermal management, and engine engineering teams
• Analyze test data and generate validation reports with actionable recommendations
• Lead post-test inspection activities and documentation of results
• Manage multiple projects, timelines, and deliverables effectively

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering or related degree field
• 5 or more years of engineering experience in Automatic Transmission/Driveline/Gear Reducer design, development, calibration or controls
• Must have excellent communication and presentation skills as well as experience with basic PC software (e.g. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project)
• Candidate must be highly motivated, self-directed, have the ability to manage multiple complex projects, and have a positive attitude.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master Degree in Engineering